Recent content by CaptBreadbeard

The BEV has the heat pump, but the REX does not because the gas tank is in that volume. Obviously, the heat pump is more efficient, but with the generator that should be less of an issue. My question is: Does anyone know what the heating output (e.g. BTUs) of the two versions is? Basically...

The 2 gallon is 18.5" x 13.5" x 3". Are the stated dimensions of the frunk wrong?

Has anyone tried to use a Rotopax for extended range on the REX? With the frunk being approx. 20.5" x 8.9" x 8.9" - 11.8" a 1Gal should fit and maybe even two 1Gal.

The website claims to make two versions, with and without the parking sensors. Anyone try this with the sensor version?

That seems reasonable. If you don't mind, where does this EOL definition come from? Is there an automotive standard I'm not aware of? Thanks.

Thank you for all the replies. This is the information I was looking for. I understand that the answer is always "it depends," as this really is a multivariate problem. Over the last month I've been watching daily mileage, my worst case estimate on range was 50 miles/charge. I.e. if I drive 51...

For clarification, my comments were about these systems in general, not specifically the i3. Some manufacturers appear to have put no effort into making their system secure. As your test shows, BMW has done some...although I doubt anyone has really locked down the system down if the TPMS and...

Yes, please do.

Has anyone driven their LED conversions during the winter snowstorm yet to see if they ice up? This is something OEMs test LED headlights for, so I'm curious how they work in this car.

HIDs work for low beams which remain on, high beams not so much because they take time to come on. Also, the high inrush current and high-voltage of HIDs combined with the quality of some aftermarket kits often leads to less than ideal results...occasionally dangerous too.

Don't have an i3 yet, but BMW uses CANBUS and if it's anything like their bikes (I have two), it may be able to code out the error. Resistors work as well, but it's more of a hack IMHO.

These Philips LEDs are to replace H11s. They aren't cheap, but Philips makes good bulbs unlike a lot of the LED junk out there. http://www.xenondepot.com/h11-h8-h16-philips-Ultinon-LED-Bulb-p/12834unix2-h11.htm On a side note, these are 9.3W bulbs vs. the 55W halogens. That's 18.6W for the...

This isn't magic or even something new. Basic physics and engineering, it's the application that is new. Generally, it should be considered a design flaw of the system. Easy Answer: Neither the car nor the fob is being hacked, they're working exactly as designed. While different manufacturers...

Still researching the i3 before committing to a BEV. Any anecdotes about the range of the BEV (or REX before the engine kicks in) when traveling at higher highway speeds? Traffic around here regularly flows at 70-80MPH and I'm a little concerned that the higher speeds may drastically reduce the...

Part of my problem is that I live in a townhouse condo arrangement, so while I have a garage, etc. I'd need their permission to install anything outside of the garage. This might be the answer though.